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Introducing Humans of Development: Margaret Brawley
A story of bold leaps, deep listening, and lasting impact in international development
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Sulakshana Gupta
3 Job Search Lessons Learned by Barry Chovitz
How he got a job - and you can too - by looking every and being open to new opportunities
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Introducing Humans of Development: Florence Fanelli
The real people and measurable impact made through international development
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Sulakshana Gupta
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Career Pivot Success Story: My New Job!
I got a new job by following the 7 steps we promote on Career Pivot. I hope you follow them too.
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Wayan Vota
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Introducing Humans of Development: Baz Semo
The real people and measurable impact made through global health programming
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Sulakshana Gupta
Introducing Humans of Development: Sam Alhadeff
Showcasing the real people and measurable impact made through foreign assistance investments
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Sulakshana Gupta
Introducing Humans of Development: Kimberly Dixon
Highlighting the real people and measurable impact in foreign assistance programming
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Sulakshana Gupta
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How to Leave State: Lessons from a Federal Insider Who Did It
Watch now | FSO Career Pivot Success Story: Getting a Private Sector Job After 30 Years at the State Department and USAID
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Wayan Vota
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Introducing Humans of Development: Ryan Musser
Showcasing the real people and measurable impact in foreign assistance programming
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Sulakshana Gupta
USAID to COO: Translate Your Public Sector Work into Private Sector Jobs
How your transferable skills can lead from a career in international development to a private sector job today
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Wayan Vota
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Career Pivot Success: MERL Manager to Data Scientist
How I pivoted from a MERL manager in international development to a private sector data scientist in a new career role that I find fulfilling
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Career Pivot Success for Business Development Proposal Manager
How an international development professional found a new job in business development with a Federal contractor - and you can too!
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